The Shootist (1976)

07/21/1976 (US) • 1h 40m

Western

He's got to face a gunfight once more to live up to his legend once more. To win just one more time.

Overview

Afflicted with a terminal illness John Bernard Books, the last of the legendary gunfighters, quietly returns to Carson City for medical attention from his old friend Dr. Hostetler. Aware that his days are numbered, the troubled man seeks solace and peace in a boarding house run by a widow and her son. However, it is not Books' fate to die in peace, as he becomes embroiled in one last valiant battle.

Top Billed Cast

John Wayne

J.B. Books

Lauren Bacall

Bond Rogers

Ron Howard

Gillom Rogers

James Stewart

Dr. Hostetler

Richard Boone

Mike Sweeney

Hugh O'Brian

Jack Pulford

Harry Morgan

Marshall Thibido


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$13,400,000.00

Keywords

sniper

based on novel or book

widow

nevada

retirement

terminal illness

aging

dying man

gunfight

boarding house

one last job

gunfighter

terminal cancer

1900s

western expansion

old west legend

widow with son

aging gunfighter

carson city, nevada

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